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LIRR: The “Cannonball” train to the Hampton’s makes its return

Posted on May 28, 2021 at 10:21 am by Brett Levine

A newly installed high-powered laser system used to clear hazardous track debris which routinely causes delays and cancellations on the Long Island Rail Road commuter lines is demonstrated at a train yard, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, in the Queens borough of New York. The technology, designed by Laser Precision Solutions, a Netherlands-based company, operates at higher speeds conducive to heavy commuter transport and aims to reduce costly equipment wear and replacement frequency. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

East Farmingdale, NY- Ready or not East End, here they come! The Long Island Rail Road has announced that the “Cannonball” train from Penn Station to The Hampton’s will return on Friday, May 28th. The Hamptons Express train will depart Penn Station at 4:06PM, with the first stop in Westhampton at 5:41PM. Hamptons Reserve Service will not be available for the 2021 season. Open seating will be available on all trains. Masks are required.

Photo: A newly installed high-powered laser system used to clear hazardous track debris which routinely causes delays and cancellations on the Long Island Rail Road commuter lines is demonstrated at a train yard, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, in the Queens borough of New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)